Sheffield Wednesday are faced with the need to move players during the winter transfer window. While the club continued to do so operate in the administration, Proposed acquisition by James Bord remains under consideration by the EFL.
That situation puts the Owls in a vulnerable position when it comes to fending off interest in key players. Barry Bannan, Bailey Cadamarteri and Yan Valery are all said to have attracted the attention of rival Championship clubs.
Bannan now appears to be close to finding his new home, unfortunately for Wednesday fans. Mike McGrath via X has claimed Bannan will undergo medical treatment at Millwall on Sunday ahead of his proposed move.
Yesterday it was reported that Bannan would sign an 18-month contract with Alex Neil’s side. However, some local reporters have said that no official bid has been received for the SWFC captaincy.
Barry Bannan says goodbye to a legendary SWFC spell
A lot can change over the course of a decade, and in the modern game it is increasingly rare for a player to stay at one club for that long. Barry Bannan has defied that trend at Sheffield Wednesday by staying while many others came and went, consistently dictating play from the heart of midfield.
He joined the Owls in 2015 as the club harbored Premier League ambitions, but financial problems derailed that progress in the years that followed. After relegation in 2020/21, the now 36-year-old opted to stay and help return to the Championship on Wednesday.
That commitment was rewarded two years later, when Bannan played a central role in a dramatic promotional campaign. It culminated in Josh Windass’ play-off final winner against Barnsley, sealing a memorable return to the second tier.
With the club still facing uncertainty, Bannan now appears ready to move on after a decade of loyal service, with a new owner possibly on the horizon.
Barry Bannan’s Sheffield Wednesday stats
He captained Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday for what looks like the last time against Bristol City.
Will Bannan move on against his will?
What’s intriguing about the Bannan saga is that he leaves seemingly against his wishes. At least that is evident from a report by SWFC reporter Joe Crann, via X.
Crann has said that although Bannan is tied to Millwall, he did not want to leave. He has said Wednesday’s captain was in tears as he told others about his impending departure.
After so many years of service, no one wanted to end Bannan’s career at Sheffield Wednesday that way. He was applauded as he left the pitch against Bristol City for what appears to be the last time.
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